Milton
City in Fulton County, Georgia
Milton is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, with 41,296 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 978 ft (298 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alpharetta, 5.6 miles SE.
- 41,296residents (2020 Census)
- 978 ftelevation · 298 m
- 38.6 sq miland area · 99.9 km²
- 1,070 / sq mipopulation density
- 30004ZIP code
About Milton
Milton is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States, located about 30 miles (48 km) north of downtown Atlanta. Incorporated on December 1, 2006, the population was 41,296 as of the 2020 census.
The city is named after Revolutionary War hero John Milton, who is also the namesake of the former Milton County that included modern-day Milton between 1857 and 1931. With over 39 square miles of land, much of it agriculturally zoned, Milton is characterized by its rural and equestrian heritage, spacious residential lots, and a small-town feel combined with the amenities of a metropolitan area. It is bordered by Cherokee and Forsyth counties, as well as the cities of Roswell and Alpharetta.
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Living in Milton
- Median household income
- $171,295
- Median home value
- $789,000
- Median rent
- $2,065/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Milton had 41,296 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 41,296 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,070 per sq mi (413 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Milton at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fulton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 41,296 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.59 sq mi (99.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1443° N, 84.3142° W |
| ZIP code | 30004 |
| Official website | cityofmiltonga.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1351670 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Milton
- Alpharetta5.6 mi SE
- Mountain Park7.1 mi SW
- Roswell7.5 mi S
- Holly Springs9.9 mi W
- Johns Creek10.0 mi SE
- Cumming11.2 mi NE
- Woodstock11.7 mi W
- Canton12.3 mi NW
- Peachtree Corners13.1 mi S
- Berkeley Lake13.4 mi SE
- Duluth13.6 mi SE
- Dunwoody14.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Milton
What county is Milton in?
Milton is in Fulton County, Georgia.
What is the population of Milton, GA?
41,296 people lived in Milton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Milton, GA?
The ZIP code of Milton is 30004.
What is the elevation of Milton?
978 feet (298 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Milton?
Alpharetta (5.6 mi), Mountain Park (7.1 mi), Roswell (7.5 mi), Holly Springs (9.9 mi), Johns Creek (10.0 mi).
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